The Carpenter's Son: A Proletarian Reconstruction of Jesus of Nazareth - Hardcover

by Christian Chiakulas (Author)

Who was Jesus of Nazareth? Buried beneath two thousand years of theology and dogma lies a real historical person who founded a movement that evolved into the largest religion in the history of the world. But is it possible to know what he really said, did, and believed? This book applies the Marxist conception of history to the study of the historical Jesus. It focuses on class, material conditions, and textual analysis to extract the authentic sayings and deeds of Jesus of Nazareth. The implications are far-reaching for followers of Christ wishing to base their faith in reason and science. They also offer guidance and inspiration for modern activists and revolutionaries wishing to challenge the same unjust systems of power that Jesus faced in his own lifetime.

Author Biography

Christian Chiakulas is an activist from Chicago and the cofounder of Red Star Ministry, a revolutionary Christian organization dedicated to the realization of the Kingdom of God on Earth. He writes both fiction and nonfiction and runs a YouTube channel dedicated to political and religious education.